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Akg c3000b Low output all of a sudden

The same thing happened to my mic. All of a sudden, my mic won't produce significant output. Replaced preamp with phantom power module that I know works and still end up with little to no sound. Purchased a new XLR chord also to rule out the "bad cable" factor. Definitely something with the mic's XLR connections, because when its hooked up to my pre-amp and you wiggle the chord while it's plugged into mic, the preamp goes friggin nuts (and remember, brand new chord so this isn't a chord issue). Any help is muchly appreciated!

~James J.~

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Buy the Caig Labs De-Oxit kit and clean up/treat the XLR connections on the mic itself.

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SOURCE: my akg perception 200 is not responding

Have you tried using a another XLR cable..,or are the other mics phantom powered condensers..ie try to locate if its a mic problem or the cable..2 other points are 1 - XLR leads for phantom mics need to be XLR to XLR male to Female plugs[ends] 2- is that often an XLR to XLR cable will be not soldered or wired right,so that the power [phantom power is not getting to the mic] so ensure you have a proper cable for that job...Sorry i can't be more specific but from reading your problem all these issues come to mind..If you have ruled all these things out,then it could be the capsule or loose joint or component in the mic which means contact AKG,pro audio services or find a DIY mic person to help..G luck!!

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  • Posted on Sep 04, 2010

SOURCE: akg chm21 hanging mic, bought used doesn't seem to

I am having the same problem on 6 new CHM 21 units myself. Has anyone helped you with this problem?

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